Left Right Arrow with Double Vertical Stroke ⇼

⇼ (U+21FC) is a standard Unicode character that you can copy and paste anywhere text is accepted. This page provides a concise reference with safe tips, internal links, and practical guidance so you can use it reliably across apps and platforms.

What it is and where it’s used: Left Right Arrow with Double Vertical Stroke is part of the Symbols family (block: Arrows). If you need styled or decorative alternatives, try our Fancy Text tool to generate compatible text that works in most modern interfaces.

History & usage: History and usage of the LEFT RIGHT ARROW WITH DOUBLE VERTICAL STROKE (U+21FC) place this symbol in the Arrows block. It is used to show two directions at once and to indicate bidirectional movement or choice. In digital interfaces, designers use it to suggest navigation between panels or steps. The double vertical stroke adds emphasis and clarifies separation between left and right paths. As a typographic symbol, it appears in documentation, forms, and diagrams where clear direction matters. The character code and name help implementers reference it in fonts and code. In practice, it supports accessibility by signaling navigational options alongside text. It complements single arrow icons by indicating more complex movement or a combined action. Users encounter it in menus, toolbars, and guides that require a precise directional cue. The symbol's usage has grown with computer interfaces and vector fonts. It remains a niche icon for specialized layouts and technical writing, where clarity in direction is essential.

Copy and input: the quickest method is to copy the character here. You can also insert it by its codepoint U+21FC in many development tools or editors. Some operating systems provide a character viewer or input palette that lets you search by name or code and insert the glyph into documents.

Display and fallback: if you see an empty box (tofu) or a placeholder rectangle, the active font might not include this codepoint. Switching to a font with broader Unicode coverage or using a fallback font usually fixes the issue. On the web, ensure the page’s font stack includes a general‑purpose fallback.

Related references: browse the Categories for similar characters. When choosing a symbol, prefer the official codepoint for semantic clarity and better compatibility with search, copy, and accessibility tooling.

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